How the NBA’s best players spent their first paycheck

Jayson Tatum  

As detailed by The Boston Globe, Tatum grew up poor and was raised by a single mom. He would often have to go to his neighbor’s house for a warm meal. 

So, Tatum and his mom made a plan with the first NBA contract. They vowed to start a nonprofit organization in St. Louis to support single moms (Jayson Tatum Foundation). The duo also made a plan to save as much money as possible. 

“We had a deal before I got drafted that I couldn’t spend the money I make from the Celtics – that I have to live off my endorsements,” Jayson told Graham Bensinger. 

Jayson’s mom added, “Jayson likes nice things, he likes nice watches, technically I can’t say no, but I’m the one that processes all the wires and gets receipts.”